Wellington traffic eases after crashes on State Highway 2 and Ngauranga Gorge

All lanes are now clear on Ngauranga Gorge following an earlier car fire.

Traffic has begun easing for Wellington drivers after crashes on the Ngauranga Gorge and State Highway 2.

All lanes are now clear for traffic heading up Ngauranga Gorge, north of Wellington after a car fire blocked three lanes near the Newlands off-ramp around 3.15pm.

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said emergency services were expected to remain on the shoulder at the scene.

“Please take care when passing the scene. Continue to expect delays when travelling towards Ngauranga Gorge.”

UPDATE 3:15PM
All lanes are now CLEAR, with emergency services remaining on the shoulder. Please take care when passing the scene. Continue to expect DELAYS when travelling towards Ngauranga Gorge. ^EH https://t.co/wMCCSvu6Bg pic.twitter.com/wnumAYwpK1

— NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Wellington (@nztawgtn) November 23, 2024

Meanwhile, southbound traffic has begun to ease on SH2 Petone to Ngauranga following a crash in the left lane just before the Ngauranga off-ramp around 11.45am.

NZTA said drivers should continue to expect some delays.

“Allow additional time on your journey.”

FINAL UPDATE 3:25PM
Traffic has begun to ease on SH2 , please continue to expect some DELAYS and allow additional time on your journey. ^EH https://t.co/l9jdkbO1gF

— NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Wellington (@nztawgtn) November 23, 2024

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